Best trip to Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a landlocked country in southeastern Europe. It's bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east.
The capital city is Sofia, with a population of 1 million people. Bulgaria has many tourist attractions including historical and natural sites like:
- Plovdiv which was founded in 4Th century BC by Philip II of Macedon or Koprivshtitsa which was founded in 1300 AD by tsar Ivan Shishman;
- beautiful nature such as Kazanlak where you can walk through fields of flowers or Bansko where you can ski on mountain tops;
- seaside resorts like Sunny Beach which offers miles of sandy beaches or Borovets near Vitosha Mountain which offers skiing slopes year round;
- spa towns like Varna where you can relax in thermal baths fed by hot springs;
- cities like Veliko Tarnovo home to medieval citadel Tarnovgrad fortress built during Byzantine Empire rule or Pernik city known for its steelworks factory that processes raw materials from nearby mines;
- lakes such as Vratsa Lake whose shores are lined with forests and waterfalls.
Sofia
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is a popular tourist destination. It has many museums and galleries as well as churches and cathedrals. There are also historical sites like monuments and parks to visit when you're in Sofia.
Burgas
Burgas is a city on the Black Sea coast, in southeastern Bulgaria. It is the capital of Burgas Province and an important industrial, transportation, cultural and tourist centre. The city has a population of 206,800 (2009).
Burgas' history begins with its founding as an ancient Greek colony under the name "Apollonia" (Απολλωνια) by colonists from Miletus around 600 BC. The settlement was previously named Krounoi by Thracians who lived there (7th century BC). In antiquity and during most of medieval times it was called "Bourgas". This name means "watering place" or "place for watering cattle".
Varna
Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is an international tourist destination, transport hub, business and cultural centre of northern Bulgaria.
The city is an administrative centre of Varna Province and a major economic centre with over 740 000 inhabitants (1st January 2019). Burgas is the second largest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and the fourth-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna with 202 694 inhabitants (1st January 2019).
Sunny Beach
Sunny Beach is located on the Black Sea and is popular with Russian tourists. The resort has a beach, a marina, a casino and an aquarium. In summer it's also home to Aqualand water park which features pools with slides as well as waterslides and whirlpools.
Koprivshtitsa
Koprivshtitsa is a town in the Koprivshtitsa Municipality, Sofia Province, Bulgaria. It was formerly known as "Koprivshtitsa" and "Kupriva Skala".
Koprivshtitsa is a popular tourist destination for its architecture and history. The Koprivshtitsa National Folklore Festival takes place every year between July 1-10th attracting thousands of visitors annually from all over Europe who come to celebrate Bulgarian culture through song and dance performances on stage as well as offstage at different venues throughout this small town located just outside Plovdiv city center which makes it quite easy to get around using public transportation options like buses or trains if needed!
Kazanlak
Kazanlak is a town in central Bulgaria, located in the Sofia Province. It's known for its wine and mineral water. The town of Kazanlak is situated in the western part of the historic region of Thrace, which has been under Greek rule since around 400 BC until it came under Ottoman control during the 14th century AD.
The name "Kazanlak" comes from Turkish meaning 'place with many lakes', referring to several lakes around the village that were created by an earthquake thousands years ago when they were filled with hot springs releasing steam bubbles into these lakes which hardened over time forming limestone deposits called travertine or tufa formations (see photo above).
Plovdiv
Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria, with a population of 340,000 people. It's situated at the foot of the Rhodope Mountains and has been inhabited since 6th century BC. The Old Town area is full of narrow cobblestone streets that wind their way through tightly packed buildings with colorful facades.
The city has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Although Plovdiv doesn't have any beaches nearby, it does have some amazing natural attractions like Belite Brezi (White Rocks), which are located about 40 minutes away from town by car or bus; these rocks were formed by erosion over thousands of years so you can see how they've changed over time!
Plovdiv is known as "The City Of Seven Hills" because its layout resembles that architectural design--there's even an eighth hill which houses one of its most famous landmarks: The Ancient Theatre!
Bansko
Bansko is a town in northwestern Bulgaria, located in the central part of the Rhodopes, at an elevation of 1150-1300 m. It is one of the most popular ski resorts in Bulgaria and has been repeatedly awarded as "Best Winter Destination" by various international magazines. Borovets is the oldest winter resort in Bulgaria, with a history of over 120 years. The resort's development began in 1896, when a small hotel was built to accommodate VIP guests from Sofia (capital city). In 1930, the first ski trail was built and its popularity grew rapidly during World War II when Borovets became an important military base for Nazi Germany's Wehrmacht forces fighting against Soviet Union troops on their way towards Moscow.
Borovets
Borovets is a ski resort in Bulgaria, located in the Rila Mountains. It has a ski area of 60 km and is known for its good snow conditions, as well as having a good variety of slopes.
If you're looking for a vacation that's both affordable and exciting, we highly recommend Bulgaria. There are so many amazing places to explore in this country, from the capital city of Sofia to the historic town of Koprivshtitsa or even Bansko Mountain Resort - there really is something for everyone!